In a new decree, Pope Francis has inscribed Memorial of St. Gregory of Narek in the Roman calendar on February 27,

It will be included in the calendars of Catholic churches all over the world, the books of the liturgy and the texts of the church services will be updated, the Embassy of Armenia to the Holy See reported.

On February 23, 2015 the Pope awarded the title of Doctor of the Ecumenical Church to medieval Armenian priest, poet, theologian and philosopher St. Gregory of Narek. Thus Pope Francis confirmed the decision of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, according to which Gregory of Narek deserved the highest ecclesiastical award.